Book signing in Long Beach

Tour stop #3: A deep and lively conversation with Ellie Perez, head of The LGBTQ Center Long Beach at Page Against The Machine, especially when we explored “how we do family” as LGBTQ parents, how much our rights and visiblilty have grown, and yet how much work still remains to be done. My book event tookContinue reading “Book signing in Long Beach”

Interview on Filled Up Cup, a parent self-care podcast

Our one-hour interview delved into the emotional and practical sides of adoption. Filled Up Cup ☕️describes itself as “a different kind of self-care resource — one that has nothing to do with bubble baths and face masks, and everything to do with rediscovering yourself after becoming a mother. Join us as we talk unique experiences,Continue reading “Interview on Filled Up Cup, a parent self-care podcast”

Book talk at 2 LA congregations

Tour stop #2 – this time on Zoom! On April 17, I spoke at the joint online Lunch-and-Learn of two LGBTQ-affirming LA synagogues: Beth Chayim Chadashim and Congregation Kol Ami. Moderated by Rabbi Jillian Cameron (BCC), my one-hour talk focused mostly on our story depicted in A Family, Maybe and on Jewish values in parenting. There was aContinue reading “Book talk at 2 LA congregations”

Chats from the Blog Cabin podcast interview

A one-hour interview about my book with a bit of reading and a lot of storytelling on a popular podcast/YouTube channel. Thank you for a great conversation, Melissa Vera! Podcast: YouTube

Speaking on Parenting 411 podcast

Thrilled to share our story and tips for other parents, adoptive or not, on a popular parenting podcast / YouTube channel, which presents it as an “inspiring journey of love, faith, and resilience. . . Tune in to hear about Lane’s experiences, the evolution of LGBTQ+ adoption rights, and how his family’s story intertwines withContinue reading “Speaking on Parenting 411 podcast”

Book launch in Portland

A Family, Maybe‘s Feb. 13 launch at Bishop & Wilde at Tin House was a blast! My publisher, Ooligan Press is based at Portland State University, so it was only natural that we would start there. The launch party started with the book signing, continued with an interview with the moderator, then a short reading,Continue reading “Book launch in Portland”

Focusing on justice for adoptive families in a radio interview

Cincinnati-based Rodney Lear interviewed me on his syndicated radio “Sunday Morning Magazine” alongside Angie Thomas, a NYT-bestselling author of The Hate U Give, and gun control activist Whitney Austin. The show aired on 4 radio stations on Feb. 4: WKRQ-FM (101.9) and WYGY-FM (97.3) and 6:00 a.m. on WUBE-FM (105.1) and WREW-FM (94.9). This 20-minuteContinue reading “Focusing on justice for adoptive families in a radio interview”

Interviewed on NBC’s “Daytime” show (WFLA-TV)

Jonathan and I were just interviewed about our family journey depicted in my memoir A Family, Maybe. The 5-minute conversation was very warm. The “Daytime” show hosts Maggie Rodriguez and Farron Hipp (an adoptive mother herself) asked us questions about the joys and pitfalls of the foster adoptive process, and whether it has changed overContinue reading “Interviewed on NBC’s “Daytime” show (WFLA-TV)”

Interviewed on “NY and NJ’s #1 Drive Time Morning Show”

Earlier today, I spoke live about my book A Family, Maybe on “The Frank Truatt Morning Show: NY and NJ’s #1 Drive Time Morning Show.” Frank’s co-host Taylor and I chatted for about 10 minutes about our family’s foster/adoptive journey depicted in the book, and the social issues it brings up. The segment aired onContinue reading “Interviewed on “NY and NJ’s #1 Drive Time Morning Show””

Interviewed by The Impactful Parent podcast

Delighted to be interviewed by the parenting coach Kristina Campos on her popular parenting app, podcast, and YouTube channel The Impactful Parent. In this 35-minute episode, which went live today, I summarize some of the takeaways from our foster adoptive experience. So here it is, “5 Things You Need to Know before You Foster toContinue reading “Interviewed by The Impactful Parent podcast”